upcoming events
NEW
friday night treasure hunts
Snowdown Treasure Hunt
Saturday January 24- Sunday February 1st
SNOWDOWN- Treasure Hunt
Strike it rich, prospectors! The Subterrain is transforming into a Colorado Gold Rush–era treasure quest spanning the entire SNOWDOWN week! This interactive escape room-style game challenges you and your group to follow clues in and around The Subterrain to find hidden treasure. Only the sharpest frontier detectives will uncover the haul! Visit our website to reserve your time slot. The three fastest groups win $100 cash prizes! Groups of 4-10 people. All ages welcome!
MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE
Snowdown Twister with Aria PettyOne
Friday January 30
7pm
SNOWDOWN- Twister with Aria PettyOne
Twisters aren’t just for the Eastern Plains! Connect the dots with Aria PettyOne in an all-out SNOWDOWN style twister tournament! Prizes are awarded per round, with the grand prize for the "last one standing" at the finale. Spectators of all ages are welcome, but participants must be 18+
$10
golden ticket DOES apply
Poetry Duels
Saturday January 31
6pm
All ages welcome!
Free entry
Event Coordinator: Spenser Snarr spencer.snarr@durangoco.gov
First Friday Artist Showcase: Matt Clark
Friday February 6
First Friday Artist Showcase: Matt Clark
5-8pm
New! The Subterrain & Durango Winery will be joining in on First Fridays this year- each month we will showcase a local artist, kicking it off with an artist mingle. Come peruse great local art and meet the creator, explore Durango's only art bar and get 20% off beverages and snacks. Hanging for the month of February is Matt Clark aka Lil Bud, our favorite multimedia mastermind.
Paint Party - Googled Eye Portraits
Saturday February 14
3-5pm
Paint Party- Googley Eye Portraits
All ages with supervision
$20/person
golden ticket DOES apply
First Friday Artist Showcase - Andy Mathews
Friday March 6
First Friday Artist Showcase- Andy Mathews
5-8pm
New! The Subterrain & Durango Winery will be joining in on First Fridays this year- each month we will showcase a local artist, kicking it off with an opening reception and artist mingle. Come peruse great local art and meet the creator, explore Durango's only art bar and receive 20% off beverages and snacks at our bar. Art will be hung and for sale the duration of the month.
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Mr. B's Vaudeville Show
Wednesday, Jan 28th 6pm
Mr.Bs Vaudeville Show: Snowdown Edition
A loud, ridiculous, fully interactive mash-up of comedy, circus, burlesque, and unhinged local talent. This is not a sit-quietly show—cheer, boo, heckle, and throw fluffy snowballs (we'll provide) as performers risk it all for your amusement. . The wackiest night in town. Snowdown approved. Don’t miss it.
$25/18+ .
Golden Ticket does NOT apply
Snowdown Chess Tournament
Sunday January 25th
12pm
SNOWDOWN- Chess Tournament
It’s a quiet duel at High Noon! Saddle up for a high-stakes showdown where sharp minds meet Rocky Mountain chill. Single-elimination format with 3 competitive categories: 13 and under, 14+ Beginners, and 14+ Advanced. A limited number of chessboards are provided, but if you have a favorite board and/or clock, bring it! You must pre-register for this event by contacting the event coordinator. All ages welcome!
$10
Golden ticket DOES apply
Mustache Roulette
Friday January 23rd
6pm
SNOWDOWN- Mustache Roulette
Gentleman - grow your scruff and trust your facial fate to our Mustache Wheel and barbers. Ladies and clean shavers, make Colorado History with a spin of the wheel & we’ll paint a sensational ‘stash on your face. Walk-ins welcome or pre-register for a time slot. Fashion show and prizes at 9:30 PM. All ages welcome!
$10
Golden ticket DOES apply
Open Mic Poetry Night
Thursday January 22
Monthly Poetry Open Mic
doors open 5:30, hot mic 6-8pm
Join us for the first of many poetry open mic nights ~ we're delighted to be the location for this local event, every fourth Thursday of each month! Come to participate, or just watch. Bar open with cocktails, juice and soda.
free entry & participation
Comedy Open Mic
Thursday January 8th
6:30-9pm
Comedy Open Mic
Hosted by comic Joe Shrock, a curated monthly open mic specifically for up and coming comedians. Come to participate, or have a cocktail and watch! Comedians strongly encouraged to sign up in advance at signup.joeshrock.com
FREE
FESTIVUS
Tuesday december 23
8pm
FESTIVUS show
Come air some grievances with local band KNFRMST and the return of favorites CANCELLED, now performing as illFRAME
all ages
$15
golden ticket applies
Odds-N-Ends Christmas Bizarre
Saturday December 13
Odds -N- Ends Christmas Bazaar
11am-4pm
Explore Durango's only "art bar" while you shop hand-picked local
artisan vendors and enjoy locally produced beer, wine & cocktails.
Free admission
Comedy Open Mic Night
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Comedy open mic night
doors @6:30 PM, hot mic 7- 9:00 PM
Curated open mic comedy, the 2nd thursday of every month!
Hosted by Joe Shrock
18+ FREE ADMISSION!
Noel Night
Join us for Durango's Noel Night festivities and get 20% off any bar
purchase at The Subterrain/Durango Winery for the evening ~ does NOT
include tickets sales for events or merchandise/art purchases.
Wine Cork Wreath Workshop!
Saturday November 29
Wine Cork Wreath Workshop
3-7pm
Discover the joy of drinking and crafting with our 3nd annual Make
Your Own Wine Cork Wreath event
all ages, $20/wreath
San Juan Circus "Not That Innocent”
San Juan Circus presents "Not That Innocent", a Y2K Cabaret ONE NIGHT ONLY in downtown Durango, CO. Costumes strongly encouraged! TWO SHOWS!
Early show 6:00
Late show 8:00
For tickets got to:
Comedy Open Mic Night
Thursday, November 13, 2025
Comedy open mic night
doors @6:30 PM, hot mic 7- 9:00 PM
Curated open mic comedy, the 2nd thursday of every month!
Hosted by Joe Shrock.
18+ FREE ADMISSION!
Monster's Ball Halloween Extravaganza, with special guests, YOPE!
Monster's Ball Halloween Extravaganza
Dance, drink, & be scary! Live music by local beasts YOPE, costume
contest & creepy prizes, and a group thriller lesson- it'll be a
fang-tastic good time..
"Fear TITself" Spooky Burlesque Show
Follow the Badass Burlesque Bomb Squad into a world of monsters,
mayhem, and showing up to class naked. That's right, this Halloween we
are bringing your worst nightmares to the stage...showgirl style!
*Please make sure to select the correct showtime, corrections may not
be possible after purchase*
Monthly Poetry Open Mic Night
Monthly Poetry Open Mic Night
Hosted by local favorite Larry from Durango! All ages and abilities welcome
5:30-8pm
FREE
Mask Decorating Party
Mask Decorating Party
Get your art project on! Just in time for Halloween, customize your
own paper mache mask with us.We have paint pens, hot glue guns,
feathers, leaves, jewels, eyeballs, fake teeth and goodies galore!
3-7pm
$20/mask
golden ticket does NOT apply
EDM Night
Saturday October 11
Sound Underground ~ EDM Night
Live Local DJ's TBA
9pm-1am
21+
$10
Comedy open mic night
Curated open mic comedy
2nd thursday of every month
Hosted by Joe Shrock
18+ FREE ADMISSION!
Online signup at: signup.joeshrock.com
Monthly Poetry Open Mic Night
Monthly Poetry Open Mic Night
Hosted by local favorite Larry from Durango! All ages and abilities welcome
5:30-8pm
FREE
Shallow Eddy's and Yes, No, Maybe
Saturday Sept 20
Live local music- Shallow Eddys & Yes, No, Maybe
8pm, all ages
$15
golden ticket applies
EDM Night!
Saturday September 13
Sound Underground ~ EDM Night! Local DJ's Icite, Technique, Mtn Menace & Unanswered Questions
9pm-1am
$10 @door
golden ticket DOES apply
Comedy Night
FRESH & SEASONED COMEDY SHOWCASE
@ THE SUBTERRAINWITH TALENT:
Chad Peyer, Leila McSween, Kerry Tahmahawk, Andrea Rossi, Al Wolfe
Sophie Horelick, Lindsay Mark
& Andy Mathews
Community Pancake and The Cheese Wizards
Saturday August 30
Doors @8pm
Two Bands! Community Pancake and The Cheese Wizards
All ages
$10
Hammers and High Heels
Hammers & High Heels- fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity
Join us for an unforgettable night at Hammers & High Heels, Habitat for Humanity of La Plata County’s signature fundraising gala! Held at the stylish Subterrain, this lively evening features live music, delicious food and drinks, a spirited live auction, and plenty of dancing—all in support of affordable homeownership in our community.
Dress to impress (with a construction flair if you dare!) and help us build brighter futures, one home at a time. All proceeds go directly toward our 2025 Homeownership Program, helping local families achieve strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter.
golden ticket DOES NOT apply
EDM Tribute Night!
Saturday July 26
9pm-1am
Sound Underground ~ Tribute Night
FOUR local DJ's doing their thing ~ dance all night and check out our NEW beer & liquor menu!
21+, $10/door